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The writing and analysis of a former FDA employee on what is currently happening at FDA. Includes articles and relevant links

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  • The Blog is Thankful on Nov 25, 2009

    Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s always a good thing to be thankful for the many blessings we have. It is also a good thing to be thankful on a full stomach. I’m thankful of life in general. I’m thankful I earn a decent liv...

  • FDA Food Safety Bill Advances on Nov 20, 2009

    FOOD SAFETY UPDATE: Check out the website “FDA, Food Safety, and Related Topics” on the Blogroll to the right and Sid’s book reviews on the page above. Also, the new FDA WL page next to Sid’s book reviews. Congress is moving forward with a bi...

  • An exciting time for an FDA job on Nov 18, 2009

    I received an inquiry about finding a job at FDA this morning. It is an exciting time to be at the Agency with a new commissioner and a new emphasis on public health. I would highly recommend checking it out. The job site is USA Jobs and the basic jo...

  • Paying for healthcare? “Tax the rich,” AP poll says on Nov 17, 2009

    Maybe Al Franken is right. The comedian turned liberal lawmaker raised some eyebrows when he joined conservative Republicans in opposing taxes on medical device manufacturers to pay for healthcare reform. It turns out that an AP poll finds that most...

  • FDA takes on “speedball” drinks on Nov 14, 2009

    First it was candy cigarettes. Now FDA is taking on caffeinated booze. In the old days if someone mixed a stimulant with a depressant it was called a “speedball.” Some companies are now marketing high octane malt liquor with caffeine in y...

  • FDA Commissioner sends H1N1 letter to healthcare professionals on Nov 12, 2009

    Dr. Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, today sent a letter to America’s healthcare professionals thanking them for their efforts during the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak and providing information on the safety of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine...

  • FDA Commissioner sends H1N1 letter to health care professionals on Nov 12, 2009

    Dr. Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, today sent a letter to America’s healthcare professionals thanking them for their efforts during the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak and providing information on the safety of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine...